New Century Version

Proverbs 23:20-31 New Century Version (NCV)

20. Don’t drink too much wineor eat too much food.

21. Those who drink and eat too much become poor.They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.

22. Listen to your father, who gave you life,and do not forget your mother when she is old.

23. Learn the truth and never reject it.Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.

24. The father of a good child is very happy;parents who have wise children are glad because of them.

25. Make your father and mother happy;give your mother a reason to be glad.

26. My son, pay attention to me,and watch closely what I do.

27. A prostitute is as dangerous as a deep pit,and an unfaithful wife is like a narrow well.

28. They ambush you like robbersand cause many men to be unfaithful to their wives.

29. Who has trouble? Who has pain?Who fights? Who complains?Who has unnecessary bruises?Who has bloodshot eyes?

30. It is people who drink too much wine,who try out all different kinds of strong drinks.

31. Don’t stare at the wine when it is red,when it sparkles in the cup,when it goes down smoothly.